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Regulation 2

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(1)

In these Regulations the following expressions have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say:—

  • “the Act” means the Social Security Pensions Act 1975;

  • “contracting-out certificate” means such a certificate within the meaning of section 31 of the Act;

  • “injury benefit” means benefit granted to a person under the Firemen's Pension Scheme on the ground of an injury or disease received or contracted in the execution of his duty or of disablement which is, or is deemed by that Scheme to be, occasioned by such an injury or disease;

  • “the Firemen's Pension Scheme” means the scheme for the time being in force under section 26 of the Fire Services Act 1947.

(2)

Any reference in these Regulations to any provision made by or contained in any enactment or instrument shall, except in so far as the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to that provision as amended or extended by any enactment or instrument and as including a reference to any provision which may re-enact or replace it, with or without modification.

(3)

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.